Pickled Onions in Jars for Winter
Description
Perfect for winter pantry stocks. This recipe for jarred pickled onions for winter will let you make a juicy, tasty appetizer. I usually serve these onions with meat dishes or add them to salads—I don't dare eat them plain, though they're very healthy and delicious. So I recommend making this preserve even if you don't consider yourself an onion lover. Serve at the table or store in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sort through the onions, peel and wash them. Blanch in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then rinse with cold water. This will remove the bitterness. Leave in a colander to drain the water.
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Step 2
2. Make the marinade. Add minced garlic, bay and oak leaves, cloves, pepper, sugar, and salt to the water. Bring to a boil, add minced dill and vinegar. Stir and remove from the heat.
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Step 3
3. Pack the onions into sterile jars and pour hot marinade over them. Screw on sterile lids.
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Step 4
4. Store upside down under a blanket until completely cooled, then move the jars to the cellar or pantry and keep until winter. Done!